The 88th General Assembly convened this week, with Republicans holding a 32-18 majority in the Senate and a 54-46 majority in the House. Floor action focused on canvassing the 2018 election, organizing the chambers,...more
As the dust settles from the midterm election, it is time to examine what might still be accomplished before the end of the year and preview what to expect in the 114th Congress. Below we examine seven committees: Senate...more
With Republicans recapturing the Senate majority, GOP lawmakers now take the helm of several Senate committees of interest. For the most part, those Republican Senators who were ranking members now move into the chair roles....more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Election Results Largely Final - While the results of Maine’s higher-profile elections...more
As the now-lame-duck U.S. Congress convenes for its final legislative session of 2014, the 114th U.S. Congress is gearing up for action. Officeholders on both sides of the aisle are preparing for the shift to Republican...more
Last week’s Midterm elections shifted the political landscape toward the Republicans as they captured the majority in the Senate and increased their votes in the House....more